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Mazda Bongo

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,490 cc

S826 OFJMOT history

S826 OFJ is a grey diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 18 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2020 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 156,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2020
Mileage
156,846 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S826 OFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S826 OFJ was last recorded at 156,846 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 10,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,265 miles · 25 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
10,581 miles
Average per year
3,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 156,846 miles
  • 2019 – 146,265 miles
  • 2018 – 142,647 miles
  • 2017 – 138,735 miles
  • 2016 – 133,236 miles
  • 2014 – 132,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail156,846 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Flexible exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail156,846 miles (+10,581)16 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,846 miles
    Test number
    854938519268
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  2. Pass146,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,265 miles
    Test number
    435561676119
    • AdvisoryFlexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Fail146,265 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,265 miles
    Test number
    375952898895
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass142,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    142,647 miles
    Test number
    620069703742
    • AdvisoryFlexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Fail142,647 miles (+3,912)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,647 miles
    Test number
    626420052627
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFlexible exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass138,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    527824525169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,735 miles (+5,499)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    713821349693
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass133,236 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    580887284248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass132,052 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    132,052 miles
    Test number
    136291634355
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion front and rear discs

  10. Fail132,050 miles10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,050 miles
    Test number
    457980934443
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion front and rear discs

Questions about S826 OFJ

Does S826 OFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S826 OFJ expired on 24 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S826 OFJ?
The MOT on S826 OFJ expired on 24 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S826 OFJ done?
S826 OFJ was recorded at 156,846 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 3,008 miles a year.
Has S826 OFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S826 OFJ has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S826 OFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S826 OFJ find?
S826 OFJ failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 16 major defects and 8 advisories: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 21 more.

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